Horticulturist

ABOUT WHISPERING PINES GOLF CLUB:

Located in Trinity, Texas, Whispering Pines Golf Club® is approximately 88 miles north of Houston situated on a spectacular 400-acre property featuring piney woods, creeks, lakes, natural dunes and abundant wildlife. The golf experience at Whispering Pines Golf Club® is truly memorable. The club is open on a seasonal basis. In season, the club operates Tuesday through Sunday, which provides every guest with the best possible guest service and course conditions. Dedicated to hosting the finest amateur events, Whispering Pines is home to The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship, a biennial tournament that showcases the best men and women amateur golfers from around the world.
Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, Golfweek, and Links Magazine currently rank Whispering Pines among the "Top 100 Golf Courses in America,” and most recently ranked the #1 Golf Course in Texas by The Dallas Morning News.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Agronomy, the Horticulturalist Superintendent is responsible for directing and participating in the daily maintenance of the clubhouse, cottages, owners’ homes and common areas. This position is responsible for the day-to-day fertilizer and chemical programs/applications as well as assigning and directing all Landscaping employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee all landscape, horticultural, irrigation, and maintenance operations for the club and owners’ homes.
• Develop annual and seasonal horticultural plans, including flower rotations, plant pruning, plant selection, enhancement projects, and long-range landscape strategies.
• Establish service standards, operational procedures, and quality benchmarks to ensure consistent presentation across all grounds.
• Manage annual Operating and Capital budgets, including forecasting, resource planning, and cost control.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute daily maintenance activities, installations, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Oversee mowing, bed maintenance, planting, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, pest and disease management, fertilization, and pesticide applications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, operational activities, chemical applications, and maintenance records.
• Inspect landscaped areas, facilities, equipment, and irrigation systems to identify issues and implement corrective actions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and direct staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with competency in professional correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• High work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, particularly in plant health, irrigation, and landscape project management.

BENEFITS:

· Health Insurance

· Cell phone

· Life Insurance

· Annual PTO

· Golfing Privileges

· Dues paid for Local, State and National Memberships

· Gas Once a Week

· Meals

· Uniforms/Clothing Allowance

· Temporary Housing Available

COMPENSATION:

· Salary - $90-120,000

· Bonus potential

· 401(k)

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately

To Apply:

Send resume to: mdieckhoff@whisperingpinesgolfclub.com or

Michael Dieckhoff

Director of Agronomy

Whispering Pines Golf Club

1532 Whispering Pines Dr.

Trinity, TX 75862

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000